DEEP CALLETH TO DEEP

Deep Calleth Unto Deep

Psalm 42:1-43:5

In the Wilderness, Moses faced rebellion from a section of the congregation of the Children of Israel under the leadership of Korah Dathan and Abiram (Num.16:1-12, 28-35). Korah and all those leaders died but their sons did not because God does not punish children for the sin of their fathers (Ezekiel 18:1-4; Jer.31:29-30). The children of Korah continued in their Levitical service to God. They were Psalmists and worship leaders. These two Psalms were written by them.
A GREAT HUNGER TO RETURN TO GOD

Psalm 42:1-4; Exod.33:11-23; Psalm 63:1-8

“As the deer pants for the water brooks”; “O God you are my God”; “Show me your glory”! These are expressions of the yearnings of the heart to experience God. Though God is a Spirit, yet we can experience Him. We can feel His presence. When you are born again you experience the joy of knowing God. Have you experienced that joy since you believed? The writer of the psalm is expressing a deep hunger to get back to fellowship with God. He was not able to get to the Temple to worship God in the great congregation. His soul was famishing. He cried out to God for help to come back and worship him again.

Have you lost some of the beautiful experiences that you had when you first believed? Have you allowed sin to creep in and rob you of the Father’s fellowship? Then do like the prodigal son. Arise and come back to the Father (Luke 15:18-24). You may not have backslidden but you may have allowed the problems of this life to rob you of fellowship in the Congregation. We only see you once in a while because you have become too busy; and now there appears to be something missing in your fellowship with God. Arise and go back to the Father God.

 A GREAT CRY FOR DELIVERANCE

Psalm 42:5-7; 43:1-4

The psalmist is here pouring out his heart and how he feels to God. That is real prayer. When in need, get on your knees and pour out your heart to God. If sin has marred your fellowship tell Him, hiding nothing (Psalm 53:1-12). God is ready to restore if we are ready to repent. Jesus told the woman caught in adultery, “Go home and sin no more” (John 8:11). And when He saves us He wants us to remain saved – sin no more! As you agonize in prayer, or even wrestle like Jacob till day break (Gen.32:26), then the joy of the Lord will return (Psalm 42:7-8). You will come into the house of God, into the Church with joy and gladness. You will worship Him without fetters!

A GREAT HOPE FOR FUTURE FELLOWSHIP

Psalm 42:8-11; 43:5

Did you know that God sends songs in the night to believers? Not every day but He does. It can be a sign of restored fellowship with God. With your fellowship to God blossoming, your yearning for God will increase. You will experience what is known as the joy of God’s salvation. You will praise God in your heart always. Whenever they say come to the house of God you will come with joy. Rain or snow or sun will not stop you from being in the presence of God. You will yearn for God more and more (Exodus 33:12-22; 34:5-8).